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Mars vs. Beef noodle soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mars and Beef noodle soup

  • Beef noodle soup contains less Calcium, Fiber, and Iron than Mars.
  • Mars's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 56% higher.
  • Beef noodle soup contains 57 times less Sugar than Mars. Mars contains 58.94g of Sugar, while Beef noodle soup contains 1.03g.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Soup, beef noodle, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +1025%
Contains more Iron +95.5%
Contains less Sodium -58.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 17% 3% 9% 4% 43% 17% 20% 15% 17%
Contains more Calcium +1025%
Contains more Iron +95.5%
Contains less Sodium -58.2%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Mars
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Contains more Vitamin A +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 10% 0% 1% 7% 6% 8% 5% 4% 6% 10% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +121.8%
Contains more Fats +1470.7%
Contains more Carbs +1922.3%
Contains more Other +109.1%
Contains more Water +5321.2%
4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 g
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 3.58 g
Water: 92.16 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +121.8%
Contains more Fats +1470.7%
Contains more Carbs +1922.3%
Contains more Other +109.1%
Contains more Water +5321.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
40% 43% 17%
Saturated Fat: 0.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.195 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Beef noodle soup
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Beef noodle soup Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 3.28g Mars
Protein 4.28g 1.93g Mars
Fats 19.32g 1.23g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 3.58g Mars
Calories 475kcal 34kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g 1.03g Beef noodle soup
Fiber 2g 0.3g Mars
Calcium 90mg 8mg Mars
Iron 0.86mg 0.44mg Mars
Magnesium 3mg Beef noodle soup
Phosphorus 19mg Beef noodle soup
Potassium 40mg Beef noodle soup
Sodium 136mg 325mg Mars
Zinc 0.62mg Beef noodle soup
Copper 0.06mg Beef noodle soup
Manganese 0.109mg Beef noodle soup
Selenium 3µg Beef noodle soup
Vitamin A 167IU 101IU Mars
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Beef noodle soup
Vitamin E 0.5mg Beef noodle soup
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.2mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.028mg Beef noodle soup
Vitamin B2 0.024mg Beef noodle soup
Vitamin B3 0.425mg Beef noodle soup
Vitamin B5 0.08mg Beef noodle soup
Vitamin B6 0.015mg Beef noodle soup
Folate 8µg Beef noodle soup
Vitamin B12 0.08µg Beef noodle soup
Vitamin K 0.8µg Beef noodle soup
Cholesterol 12mg 2mg Beef noodle soup
Trans Fat 0.131g Beef noodle soup
Saturated Fat 11.651g 0.455g Beef noodle soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.495g Beef noodle soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.195g Beef noodle soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mars Beef noodle soup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Mars
5%
Beef noodle soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
14%
Beef noodle soup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.91g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.196g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/nutrients
  2. Beef noodle soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172906/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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